Are You STRUGGLING To Stay SOBER This Summer? (Episode 211)

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@NotAboveAnything]

9 months tomorrow! Started with your channel on 11/1/23! I literally got everything back and THEN SOME! I can’t wait to find out what else is waiting for me! -lost 40 lbs. -regular gym goer now -got a stable job -have savings in the bank -reinstated drivers license -bought a car -got a new place and held down rent -got my bf back, in a better way than ever before -got my sister back -got my mom back -got my best friend back -about to go permanent at my job -got my health back -got my happiness back -got my motivation back -got ME back! Thanks for being the catalyst for my sobriety sir!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your success. Keep up the good work.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@PattiCampbell-y4i]

Congratulations on all you have done keep up the great work

[@iareburgman]

Awesome work - life keeps getting better. Keep it up. Looking forward to lots of these benefits for myself (3 weeks in right now)

[@NotAboveAnything]

@@iareburgman keep at it! It gets better all the time! :)

[@wotruannwah5678]

Almost 2 days sober after a brief relapse. Its killer, the shakes, sweating, weakness, vomiting, the works. Any boredom or stress I have to suffer instead of drinking, it's worth it.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep the positive momentum going Things will get better day by day. The second week is easier than the first week.

[@gwillis01]

As an alternative, go to your doctor and ask for medical pill help if your transition situation becomes extremely painful.

[@wotruannwah5678]

@@gwillis01 I am going to the doctor tomorrow, I've gone through this before and I should be fine, but I am going to ask about my liver

[@baconsk8]

Same here. 3 days so far.

[@thisresinates5655]

@@wotruannwah5678the first 7 days is always the hardest I think

[@Brandon-b4n]

Going on a month without booze. I've fixed/modified my vehicle and started fixing the mess of a house a decade of being a drunk has destroyed. Depression gone, cravings gone. Loneliness is terrible but not worth throwing away the progress. Thanks for the help, probably wouldn't have done it if I hadn't seen this channel. Thank you Jay.

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Keep the positive momentum. Congrats on being sober.

[@gwillis01]

It sounds like you need some new friends who are sober. Restart one of your hobbies with new sober friends. Could you collect some friends who are skilled handy men and have a house fixing gathering? It's more fun to work together than to fix the house alone.

[@Brandon-b4n]

@@gwillis01 I don't mind getting the house done by myself, but it would be sick to find some riding buddies. I'm almost 32, sadly most people my age got rid of their dirt bikes years ago lol

[@LiquorSlick]

Awesome I need to be on that path for sure

[@Brandon-b4n]

@@LiquorSlick I was surprised honestly how "easy" it was.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

I am over 320 days alcohol-free, it has been a crazy trip for sure! Sometimes it is super easy and sometimes I am really wishing I was drinking beer with the other guys. But I know my life is a lot better without booze.I know how bad alcohol is for my health, and I definitely do not miss the anxiety and hangovers and gult that came along with boozing.

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work Jeff. Count your blessings. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@drummin_santi]

22 days sober after multiple attempts. This time is different. I’m vocal about it with friends and family. This channel helps 😊

[@gwillis01]

If you fall down seven times, get up eight times. Keep striving to improve yourself. Failure is not trying again to improve yourself.

[@steelmantv]

Keep going it gets better!

[@evieleonard2769]

August 20 2024 I will be 1 year sober! August 24 2024 I turn 50! Getting sober can be lonely, I appreciate you so much, in the beginning you were all I had because I was so embarrassed about telling people I wanted to be sober! Now it is a part of my health journey and I am truly becoming the best version of myself ❤ Thank you! It is still hard, but I can do this!!!!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your long sobriety streak. Keep up the good work.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What a fresh start for the big 5-0!!! Congratulations to you and please keep us updated YEAH!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Levi_dboys1977]

Congratulations. I'm also getting close to a year sober and am also in my 50's. Sometimes you have to realize what is best for you. Good luck on your journey.

[@Stealth-im7ld]

4 days sober and clean. No crack either. 😊

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@Big_Jims_American_Dream]

Celebrated by 42nd b-day this weekend with some friends at a minor league baseball game. I crushed 6 hot dogs and sipped on Mountain Dew while they enjoyed some ballpark brews, and then I drove everybody home. It was nice.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Woooooah we're the same age! LFG middle aged people UNITE 👊

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on enjoying a minor league baseball game. I'm glad you enjoyed being the designated driver.

[@iareburgman]

I bet 6 hot dogs was still a way better deal $ wise than 2-3 beers.. Congrats on bday milestone.. 🎉 Keep it up

[@joyconnell1318]

You’re a hero! Thanks for the inspiration and keep coming back. ❤😊

[@sawftbunzzz]

Five months here!! I went to a music festival and camped a lot of people woke up and drank around me. But it was my first time at a concert for a long time without drinking and I can remember everything that happened. It was amazing and I'm happy I don't need it to have fun.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🏆 AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🔓

[@Hanbird]

Just completed my first successful dry July! No intentions or desires to drink again. 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Quitting drinking is the best decision I’ve ever made. Thank you.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Stick with my friend!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@mariaabarca5634]

1 year 2 days sober today 🎉🎉🎉

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going! Congratulations on your long sober period

[@Disappointingyourdemons]

The importance of community in sobriety cannot be overstated. Knowing I'm not alone in this fight helps drive me to stay sober so I can be there for the next guy. I am currently 115 days sober and going strong. Thats almost 1/3 of the way to a year! Thanks for this Jae. I love your content. It really helps. ODAAT!.

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Keep striving to improve yourself

[@MsVanovariz]

100 days sober! Summer is kinda hard but winter will have its own reasons to drink: more time inside, less light, cold, etc. Like you explain very well, there always will be some excuse. Yesterday I went to an open bar with friends. They drank beer and I watched the ocean. Saw some pretty good waves and went surfing. If I would have a beer in the past, I would have missed out a pretty good surf. I was proud and happy about myself. I guess that's the feeling that must be brought back each moment when the thought of drinking pops up. Thank you, Jae!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on having a good surfing session. I'm glad you had fun in the waves.

[@MsVanovariz]

@@gwillis01 Thank you 😊

[@gwillis01]

@@MsVanovariz Always willing to give a message of encouragement.

[@derekhath380]

Thanks for video Jae. Day 580 sober today. I am still bypassing social get together's. Doing aa every morning still. Trying out celebrate recovery zoom meeting today at 1200 pacific. Still working 12 steps reading daily in addition to Bible study and emotional sobriety books. Working out every day, tracking calories, prioritizing 8 hours of sleep which my fitbit gives me details on rem, deep, light sleep and awake time... pretty cool. All this to say: Focused on my journey of a rich and meaningful life with focus on improving and being the best version of me I can be.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@derekhath380 Keep your aim upward and don't look down 🌞

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety

[@houseofkings7191]

66 days sober. Your content has been pivotal on my sobriety journey. Keep up the great work Jae! Your saving lives out here✊🏾

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Congratulations on your sobriety

[@jackiee410]

I am 135 days sober and feeling good about myself, but my first beach vacation to OBX since I'm sober is coming up in 2 weeks and I'm def feeling the internal struggle to drink "just on vaca" or embrace my first sober vaca....so thanks Jae for this video. It's coming at a perfect time for me.

[@gwillis01]

Why waste your time being passed out unconscious while on vacation?? Sober people have more time for sightseeing and enjoying local food. You should want to be fully awake so that you can really remember the beauty of the new place.

[@jackiee410]

@@gwillis01 you are absolutely correct! I'm blessed to be able to go there & fully enjoy the beauty around me.

[@joonaskollo9310]

Thanks for the video! Almost two months sober! Feeling great! I don't want to go back to that addicted person I was. I choose life without alcohol. And your channel helps a lot!

[@josephsorrendino4920]

Just got 30 days under my belt. I'm on a permanent bicycle tour. Now, mind you,I would drink bourbon from sun up till sundown. It took my dog and best friend of close to 17 years dying to get me sober. Or at least get started. I'm over the physical withdrawal and my head is starting to fall in line. I'm sad most of the time and struggle. But I'm not drinking and that's all that matters.

[@gwillis01]

Please look up the Jae video "Why am I not happy after getting sober?" or a similar title.

[@Mr.k44-j5n]

Whatever you do, keep going! 💪

[@elijahwilliams779]

51 days sober. And I work at a bar . Discipline and solid support helps me.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on resisting temptation. Keep striving to improve yourself Elijah

[@BlueStarz1]

Triggers are fickle. Personally have a loving girlfriend whom I’m striving to finish my education to move in with up north, a grandmother who just died back in March that raised me the past 24 years, and a family of addiction issues. My mom/housemate here that fought with her daily at age 80 is still driving me insane, despite the housemate being 14 years sober from Meth. Life is crazy, it’s definitely easy for me to excuse drinking as I feel stress and family member-irresponsibility…. Make it to an environment, that supports your sobriety with your desired needs. Make it a mission to escape places that have hell bound your sobriety for as long as you can remember.

[@katevanes4556]

6 months sober. Well done to all you guys. Keep it up... Sober only gets better and better. I know the real me, finally after 20 years of being drunk. Thank you for the videos!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on six months of sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@GwynJones-x5b]

Just coming up for 6 months. Jai you started me off and gave me the confidence to get through the early part and suggested I do AA or something else for support as well. I’ve done both and I definitely needed the guide rails. The big thing for me though is the honesty bit - you’ve got to be honest with yourself and with others around you and for me that meant saying I’ve quit booze for good and I need your help to stay sober please help me by respecting it. And everyone has that I care about and that’s all that matters. I still miss doing stuff and joining in the way I used to but you have to accept it and remember to play forward how things would end up if I picked up. For me I’d be mentally in the bin and in agony and I’m not going back to that horrible place!

[@danhuerta8488]

24 days sober..football season coming up I'm so use to drinking while watching the games. I got through my birthday in July without drinking so I feel like I can do it 💪 I don't want to go back feeling like 💩 the next morning and binge drinking, anxiety, the shakes. I got that quitzilla app it's helping me.Just take it one day at it time. I've been drinking over 20 years. We can do this people. Much love to everyone

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Dan. The second month is easier than the first month.

[@tracypo7234]

I've found it fairly easy to avoid alcohol this summer...will be at 6 months in September! I'm excited to be able to say that soon. I super want a cigarette these days tho (haven't been a smoker for decades) 🤪 Back on topic! Shrubs (drinking vinegars) are super fun to make and drink. Pandan water added to tropical fruit juices are way better than beers in the summer ☀️

[@Blade2vampirerave]

I’m gonna be 9 months sober and I like to watch these videos when I’m having cravings. It helps a lot. Thank you.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your long period of sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@CCab-Bay-Area]

I find it harder to not drink during the holidays then the summer. Usually October- end of December

[@derekhath380]

Another thing helping me stay vigiliant in sobriety is praying for my fruend Matt B's family and friends to never forget what a great guy Matt was and his tragic death over night from relapsing on a few handles of Tito's vodka.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🫂🙏🙏🙏 Matt B 🙏🙏🙏🫂

[@sylvieManouvrier]

Happy that I found your Chanel ( excuse spelling I’m from Quebec) I’m 6 days sober

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@sylvieManouvrier we're happy to have ya! Happy day 7 tomorrow 😁

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the good work. It gets easier day by day.

[@ChrisMahon-lq2ec]

Today is day 38 for me, for a guy that drank a dozen to 15 beer a day, every day, this video was perfect, been really hard in this nice hot weather not having a beer! But this ain't gonna be easy, I'm not giving in to temptation! And great job to everyone else who is on this journey as well

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@breezybranches]

What up everyone! Coming to you from Oklahoma! Still in the contemplation phase of sobriety. I drink a lot but so far I’ve still been able to accomplish a lot. Recently noticing how alcohol is negatively influencing health, mental state, and free time - so I’m thinking about taking the leap into sobriety soon.

[@gwillis01]

Congrats about being curious about the good benefits of sobriety

[@C.Bockguy]

Sober 1 month yesterday! Woo Hoo 🎉 I'm exercising, eating and sleeping great, and feeling everything good that you've been talking about. Your channel is a blessing and I'm so happy I found it! Thank you Jae! Looking forward to every day being in control and owning my wonderful sobriety! I know it's only 1 month, and I'll have some hurdles to conquer, but I feel more in control this time than any other time trying to get sober. Stand by for my next comment when I hit the 3 month milestone of staying sober! And thanks to Quitzilla for keeping track of that for me ❤

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sober success

[@LiquorSlick]

I play in a band ..truly a challenge for me ...starting to believe I need more aggressive treatment...it is imperative that I get sober

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Any music online we can hear?

[@gwillis01]

Use every tool necessary to improve yourself. If you have to use multiple techniques at the same time, then do it

[@brylpups]

This summer has been really hard and I've been having a few beers every single night for the past two months! Last night was my first with no beer and I slept like a baby. I wish I could remember how good it feels to NOT drink and stop falling into this repetious loop of drinking!

[@gwillis01]

You have to get sober for the reasons that matter most TO YOU not the reasons that matter to someone else.

[@cmf2009thorn]

I lasted 290 days sober and then it was back to day one! Disappointed with myself but I am not about to give up on this journey...

[@gwillis01]

Everyone is imperfect. Sometimes you have to try more than once to improve yourself.

[@monaaubry3272]

Your videos saved me! I'm on day 7 today. I feel proud I'm doing it. I wasn't a bar drinker, I was a couple drinks a night at home before bed. Problem was for many years that's what I did. Year after year after year it was a terrible habit. The best thing I did was pour a whole bottle of vodka down the drain as I smelled the alcohol I couldn't believe I was putting that in my body everyday. Thankyou from the bottom of my more healthy heart!

[@rocknrollDuluth]

9 months alcohol free , made it thru a month tour with my band , music festival, many parties , hangouts with friends , baseball games etc. Been really questioning if it's worth it lately, just want to have some drinks with everyone else... Now I'm going on tour with my band to Europe and I don't wanna have a bad time being left out of the fun of partying ...

[@gwillis01]

There are different ways to have fun. Sober fun is calmer and more subtle.

[@Gunner_Ray]

Today is day 11. I've been drinking since I was 10, in October. I'll be 40. The last decade, plus I was a heavy daily drinker. It's basically all I did. I got panicky if I was even close to being out of alcohol. Hit my "rock bottom" the night of the 28th and day of the 29th. Stopped cold turkey. The first 2, 3 days were really really bad. Shakes, sweats, puking, insomnia, panic attacks and all in between. It was harder than bootcamp! Lol. My energy, mood, mental health, diet, and sleep have all dramatically improved already. For my fellows veterans that are struggling. You've got this fam. For those of us using alcohol to help fight the monster inside. Maybe it's the drink, that IS the monster inside. To everyone else attempting this journey that's reading this. Head up, one foot in front of the other, and believe in yourself! You are loved and worth it. Today is the tomorrow that you feared yesterday.

[@jagadeeswararao3896]

One month still cont..stay sober more energy feeling

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Things will get better day by day.

[@adamritchie9100]

On day 4 of my sobriety journey. This channel has been super helpful

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. The second week is easier than the first week.

[@lucyjane9772]

Managed a completely sober week with my family who drink heavily every evening. I had to justify why I was teetotal and let them call me an alcoholic with a smile on my face. "That's right. I'm an alcoholic who can't take my drink" I agreed. They said "we don't mind you not drinking." Isn't it funny people see the need to say that lol. Day 60 now and I have to praise myself because no-one in my real life will😅

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Keep up the good work, I think you are doing great!

[@gwillis01]

Do what is best for you lucyjane. Keep striving to improve yourself. You may have to make sober friends online first until you find some in real life.

[@C.Bockguy]

That's sad you don't have support from family or friends. I have support, and I will be more grateful for it. I support you lucyjane! You are wonderful and doing great! 🎉

[@nhly8190]

Day 16 no beer... I feel much better. I woke up and biked 6 miles.

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety

[@stevefoley1095]

I went to a party and stayed all night really enjoyed it but remained sober massive breakthrough, it felt amazing

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on resisting temptation

[@Labn3rd]

I started taking 50 mg Naltrexone every night and it seems to help with cravings have 5 weeks sober. This is the longest I've had since Jan!!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety success

[@number_cruncher2334]

14 days sober ❤

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety.

[@number_cruncher2334]

@@gwillis01thank you! ❤😊

[@mmgerman89]

Hey guys! I'm from Argentina, but right now I'm visiting Rio de Janeiro. I've reached the 300 days sober line yesterday, but now I'm struggling so much because in this city (specially at night) alcohol triggers are everywhere. I'm writing here just to help my mind, because it's getting really hard right now and I don't want to stop my progress. Many thoughts about how boring my life has become and how lonely I am in this journey are invading my mind. I know that I made such good progress and I've never felt that good (physically and mentally) in my life, but sometimes struggling is hard. Hope all of you stay in the journey, I'll try my best

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@mmgerman89 None of those people earned your 300 days of sobriety, but only you can earn 301 tomorrow morning. Your future self told me to tell you IT'S WORTH IT

[@mmgerman89]

@@GettingSoberAgain thank you so much Jay. For taking the time to answer my comment (it went directly to my heart) and for your work with this channel. Keep sharing your thoughts, it's a strong motivation 💪

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@mmgerman89 No problem. I'm just sitting in bed watching UFC305. Staying in on a Saturday night sober with ya!

[@mmgerman89]

@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for your company too 😅

[@gwillis01]

Count your blessings. Recognize the good results that sobriety has brought to your life. Make some new friends that are sober. There are multiple ways to socialize.

[@spiderlilytn]

95 days sober! 96 days ago I would have said that was simply impossible. Love your videos, so grateful ❤

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good work

[@Lillie-H95]

I'm 4 months sober and it's really been something. Im glad I wake up clear headed. My energy is better. My moods are more stable. Taking it one day at a time.

[@AnstromNovak-hf7tx]

Approaching 90 days sober. I’ve been tempted, during this summer, several times… I know I will be tempted many more. I’ve got my 25th Wedding Anniversary coming up and a vacation in Croatia. I know I will feel like I am missing out on trying European wines and local liquors. Even after all of that, I have to say that I think winter will be the most challenging for me. I’m thankful for this channel-I know it’ll help me through it. Thank you for everything you do. Much love!❤

[@gwillis01]

Could you take up a new winter sport to distract you during the cold, dark winter? It's time to connect winter with positive, healthy activities.

[@timburton9514]

8 months sober!!

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety

[@timburton9514]

@@gwillis01 Jae, I’ve tried the AA thing, it’s not for me. I don’t understand how they can get anything positive from beating yourself up for an hour every meeting. It’s redundant. All they talk about is what a POS they were when drinking. Over and over. I suggested each person at the meeting share 2 areas in their life that are better sober. That went over like a turd in the jello!!

[@jennasaysquoi5563]

i tried to quit drinking and went to rehab last spring. it was mid summer when i got out (and started drinking again). i was going to a MAT clinic and told my doctor i started drinking again and that it was gonna be too hard to quit when i had a vacation and concerts coming up. i was shocked when he asked me what day in september i'd be ready to quit. i told him spetember 8th and he said "ok well why don't you keep coming in each week and we can work on a plan for the fall" september 7th of last year was the last day i drank. i'm definitely not saying you should wait til the end of summer to start lol but having that support and trust from someone who was waiting til i was ready to start made an enormous difference. even if you haven't had your last sip, that doesn't mean you haven't started your sobriety journey.

[@SamEspen]

Perfect timing!! Thank you for another boost of motivation!!! 🥰🥰

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you nice cat lady 😸

[@gwillis01]

Glad to hear from you Sam. Sitting on a patio in the summer eating a restaurant meal can be done without alcohol. Eating outdoors on the patio instead of indoors is the reward.

[@garthreid3925]

In 10th week without alcohol. Started journey bc when I got covid, I disliked the smell and taste of wine. What a blessing in disguise. So, I have continued abstinence. My taste has returned, so it is sometimes challenging. Strangely, not when I am out in a bar or socialising where alcohol is (everywhere! ). Mainly it is hard whenI am alone and feel a bit of overwhelm due to even a small life hiccup. Oh, and after 5 hrs of socialising and people are really sloppy, I find it difficult to stay around, and get slightly irritated listening to sloppy conversations. Anyone relate? Any tips?

[@gwillis01]

Find some sober friends. Socializing with drunks who cannot string words together into an understandable sentence is boring. Find something better to do.

[@steelmantv]

193 days sober today 💪

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety success

[@maggiesjournal9068]

When I go to a pool. I buy a gallon of tea from HTeaO in a flavor I know I will enjoy. I pack it in my cooler bag with an ice brick. I just refill my tumbler with it. For hanging out on patios I will usually get an NA beer to kill the urge and then switch to water...because NA beers are expensive.

[@Bingo12331]

Currently on day 83, the longest streak in a long time. I’ve negotiated a couple of birthdays, barbecues and just general “a drink would be nice” thoughts so far. Big family holiday in Spain coming up and my family like to drink!! I feel as though I’m in a stronger position now though, having nearly three months under my belt. Plenty of AF beers available in Spain, which will help, and I’ll also use my “fast forward” method of imagining the morning after. Sometimes doing this I can almost feel the hangover, and it’s pretty effective. Thanks, Jae, for all the support on here.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety.

[@gwillis01]

If a relative pressures you to drink along with them, please say: "I want to do what is best for me personally. This is my choice."

[@Bingo12331]

Yay, made it through my Spanish trip without a drink! Had a great time as well, enjoyed the days so much more without a thick head. Now completed 102 days…

[@gwillis01]

@@Bingo12331 Congratulations on having fun and resisting temptation at the same time.

[@badalfromnepal]

193 days sober... what I love most is the type of sleep I'm getting. I literally sleep like a kid 😊

[@joyconnell1318]

Nice job as always Jae! Lots of helpful ideas on how to overcome so many of our habitual excuses. If you made it through the day without alcohol, congratulations! Tomorrow is another opportunity to get it right and come out sober. Good night 😊🙏

[@spicytoad]

Quit smoking/drinking/party drugs at the same time, now at 53 days! Had to quit them all as each really enables the other and are all detrimental to physical/mental health. Feeling really positive and have really leaned into health and creative tasks. The difference in how I feel is the main motivation to continue, it’s a purer and more balanced high than any substance could offer. Just make sure whatever it is you replace your vices and the habits around them with that you’re making your new habits sustainable. That’s what’s really helped me, I’ve tried to quit before but burned myself out quickly, so just be patient and ease into the process, new habits are not formed in a day. Also educate yourself as much as possible, knowing how you’re being impacted is a massively powerful deterrent.

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety success

[@Rastafarian_Rambo]

3 weeks sober after nearly 3 years of chronic alcohol abuse, iI struggle with divorce and swinging back at life on my made me go down a dark pit. IM AM BACK UP AND BETTER AND FEELING HEALTHY LIKE MOFING PHOENIX !!!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on rising above your difficulties. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@Rastafarian_Rambo]

@@gwillis01 thanks bub

[@brutalplanet7BoonesOverstock]

On day 9 of sobriety. I have found great help from these videos, the MyFitnessPal app, daily text message asking how many drinks I had the day before, and exercising so far. I am going to bed a lot earlier and feeling more rested. Been trying to delight and enjoy everything, no matter what it is. I am grateful for this community of people.

[@iareburgman]

3 weeks in on my goal of 1 month and onward. Been focusing on daily and tracking via an app that also adds journal entries.. Really helping to also have this channel showing me logical connections, so thank you. Gotta say those flavored San pellegrino have been a great replacement for me out with family and friends at a pool/lake/bbq etc.. Some carbonation and a flavor that I actually enjoy. Plus don't have to walk thru the alcohol aisle to buy them 😅

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety

[@tracisawyer7681]

I live in Texas and in a small town and it seems like everything in the state revolves around alcohol, but I’m sure that’s true of most places. My biggest struggle has just been boredom , a long hot summer, and the fact that I am now down to one friend who seems to be supportive the others have had to be dismissed from my life. It’s ok. It’s a process 😊

[@gwillis01]

It's time to go out and look for those who have the same hobbies as you AND have fun with them sober. I agree that you need more sober friends in your life.

[@pippaboyd88]

This is could not have come at better time. I've got a wedding next week. Lots of social events and its actually very hot in the UK so everyone is outside drinking. Really wish there were just more bars that had no alcohol. I'm a teacher as well so have the whole summer off. I'm trying to keep busy but really struggling.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@pippaboyd88 It's a good time to remind yourself that: those people are paying to socialize. It's the best feeling to "be ME for FREE" Practice being who you are and who you were meant to be without PAYING to be like everyone else. ✅

[@tracisawyer7681]

Hang on!! ❤

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going. Have you tried taking up gardening or nature hiking? Have tried subscribing to s streaming service to watch old movies or reruns of your favorite shows on the tele? Watching lots of television is not the healthiest activity but it may get you over the hump so you can get past the early struggles of sobriety. It's hard to do for some people but sometimes you have to stand up for yourself. Just keep saying "I know what I want. I want to do what is best for me personally."

[@pippaboyd88]

@@gwillis01 thanks for the advice. I spent a lot of time outdoors and exercise a lot. Just need to get back to routines after being in Poland. Think too much philosophy isn't helping and need to get back to cheerful books

[@michelleh.2966]

Day 77. I have had a sober birthday, anniversary, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Girl's Trip, Camping trips. A lot of celebrations!

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@sccgproductions]

9 days sober today. Haven’t been sober this long since 2011. The cravings are subsiding but the depression is real today.

[@xZOMBIFIEDx]

36 years old. I’ve been smoking cannabis daily for over a decade and alcohol here and there but when I drink it’s to get drunk and sometime til I’m puking. Well I’m 7 weeks off cannabis and haven’t had alcohol in around 10 weeks. This is my longest streak and I feel full committed towards my sobriety. I’m over it. I just want to become a better man and not be clouded in substances. Taking it day by day but I’m feeling good. Now I’m going to tackle my addictions towards sugar and PMO. I’m done being held down by quick dopamine fixes and want to create a new path/life for myself.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@shaunsneddon8797]

10 days clean trying to hit a month clean! Longest I got was about 17 or 16 days clean ! Gonna do it

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Things will get better day by day. The second weeek is easier than the first week.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

These videos are a big help to me. I’m just over 1 year sober, 9-11-2023 was my first sober day.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

And you continue to be a huge blessing to many here in the community! Congratulations on your 1 year and thank you for being here with us. I see you! 👁️

[@RatKing1991]

13 months next week - I have been at many events that involved drinking and partying over the summer and honestly, the more I observe drunken shenanigans completely sober, the more I realize, I don't wanna do that... No dis to anyone who does, it just honestly seems like no fun for me anymore. I love the fact that I can go somewhere and at any time I'm ready to go, I just go. There's no worry of, should I drink more, or I can't drive myself home, etc. It's ultimate freedom. I am an incredibly introverted and shy person and while it can be vulnerable, I don't owe being "social" to anyone yknow? It's sucks we're conditioned just being our natural selves is considered awkward. I've learned I thrive more hanging with a small group or my family than a big party anyway. We don't owe anyone an explanation why we don't drink! PS, I did always love the taste of beer so sometimes an ice cold NA beer does hit the spot and scratches that itch

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your sobriety.

[@RatKing1991]

@gwillis01 thank you 😊

[@barefootrocker]

In Wisconsin, with an IMMERSIVE drinking culture. Decided to kick the habit for a bit. About a week and a half in, already feel better, and already lost significant weight. Couple of trigger events coming up though, so here to keep this effort present in my mind. Thanks!

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going!! Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@barefootrocker]

@@gwillis01 thank you!

[@MrWill273]

As a weekend over drinker this hit home. I have made the decision to go sober. I am really nervous. However excited. Thank you for this video. I am not ready to tell anyone.

[@willespalazzo]

@@MrWill273 keep at it! You 100 % won’t regret it !

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's best not to tell anyway in my opinion. It's a cheap thrill to tell people about big plans. whereas, it's highly meaningful to plan, do, have success and THEN tell. "LOOK AT ME NOW!"

[@gwillis01]

@@GettingSoberAgain I agree with you Jae. Don't brag about being sober too soon. Keep quiet until the evidence is undeniable.

[@MrWill273]

@@GettingSoberAgain Absolutely. This weekend was a success. Thank you for your comment! Means a lot.

[@PriusTurbo]

Made the decision to quit alcohol for good in summer of 2021. Looking at my calorie tracking app, I can tell each time I started and stopped since. It’s been about 12 times. I can honestly say all of the bad decisions and regrets I’ve had stemmed from alcohol. I am in about the same situation I was in two years ago and it’s painful to comprehend. Didn’t go backwards but just didn’t make progress despite some great opportunities. Basically like hitting a reset button every few months. Save yourself the trouble and skip all the back and forth with quitting and drinking once again. If you know you can be better without it, then just be done with it. Every time you drink again, you’re just going to remind yourself all over again why you wanted to stop every other time. I get it that some people like me have to try it on for size and work up to it, but you’re just going to get to the same place eventually and life is too short for that!

[@gwillis01]

What matters is the end result. No matter how many stumbles there are along the way, keep your eyes on the ultimate goal of sobriety. Just as many people have to try several times to quit smoking, many have to attempt sobriety several times before mastering it.

[@dannypollard6174]

31 days sober and enjoying feeling clear minded! Going to push myself to getting fitter and building a better relationship with my partner, son 😢

[@gwillis01]

Keep the positive momentum going. Congrats on your sobriety.

[@simonfraser8892]

Great community here! Ive been sober for 7 full months and it just keeps getting better! I literally can't believe how many more fun things I can pack in a summer day now that I dont drink and need recovery time. I hit the ground running everyday and just feel like I have way more time in everyday not having to ramp into each day overcoming some amount of hangover. What a gift! Thanks to this channel and the community for helping me stay inspired!

[@gwillis01]

It's amazing how much extra time you have when you are not busy recovering from a hangover.

[@waynelabell8447]

Hi, 22 days sober but there was a time when I had 21 years sober! Your video helped me for today I can't be on the hamster wheel anymore...

[@gwillis01]

The cure for regretting buying the unlimited alcohol package on the cruise you booked six months ago is to call up your travel agent or the cruise booking agent and make a request to switch to the unlimited soda and water package. There really are switches that can be made because there is more than one beverage package for sale. Another YT creator who specializes in giving tips for a good ocean cruise says you pay less buying the drinks one at a time if you are going to consume less than six drink servings per day.

[@ChristopheKirsch]

I love your videos. You give me a lot of motivation to go through this journey. Thanks!!! 😀🙏

[@HoustonShutterCenter]

One year one month sober on the fifth I haven’t been this sober since the late 90s

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep that positive momentum going.

[@fortythreenorth2518]

Two weeks sober today. I still smoke weed but it has helped me stay away from the beer.

[@davoidofaith]

Watched your video mate, been sober 11 weeks you helped my man. Thanks 😊 👍

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on eleen weeks of sobriety.

[@Daniandtheearth]

Starting my sobriety today ❤ Thank you for your videos

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@Daniandtheearth Thanks for being here with us 😁

[@Solzrico]

I’m drinking a beer as I watch this but i love the points you make 👏🏼👏🏼

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on being curious about sobriety.

[@kimberlyolson8269]

You're the best, Jae!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Well.. I used to be the WORST lol The good thing is, it's pretty easy to be better than your worst 😉

[@aleksandraziva157]

im on day 20 today i just came back from a birthday party and for 3 mins I was alone with a large opened bottle of rum and I just sat there staring at it and if I had a bit no one would of known it was hard to move my body it was like I was frozen in place but I said no and went looking for people😅 after that I was OK and I'm still OK thank fk for that on Saturday I'm going to another birthday party I got to get over it if not ill end up isolated

[@Robdawgx]

😂 i'm doing the isolation thing, it's not good. Don't know which one is worse, drinking or isolation

[@aleksandraziva157]

@Robdawgx remember that boredom is a big trigger isolation makes you bored so keep busy why do you think I come here cus I got no one that gets me...besides the ones who are like you and me I coment my day here and it makes me feel a bit better even when no one responds but whatever helps me I put it in the comments by some miracle it might just help someone else 🙂

[@gwillis01]

@@aleksandraziva157 Sharing good ideas on how to stay sober is a very good use of the YT comments section. It is good to share tips on being sober that have worked for you. They might also work for someone else.

[@TheEltoro59]

17th days here

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on your sobriety. The second month is easier than the first month.

I was drinking alone last night and after sitting looking stupid I just realized I’ve been drinking 30 years almost every day, I don’t even drink with friends that much anymore I just drink alone in my room when I get off from work drinking has really become boring to me it’s no fun in it

[@tinanevitt1003]

Catching up on older vidoes, studying sobriety while I cut down & go to in Pt alcohol detox at end of August as a birthday present to myself & my Mom. Your vidoes are educational as well as inspiring. Are you in color ever?😂

[@rachangel1951]

Love this 🩷

[@ALE4Dale]

Thank you for this channel. Most sober months in a row for 20 years. Still trying to find good mock tail or nonalcoholic social drinks.

[@gwillis01]

Go to any online bookstore and look for a book on non alcoholic drinks. Whole recipe books have been written about how to mix non alcoholic drinks.

[@ShadowStyle369]

218 days sober and feeling great... on my way to my year goal

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Keep the positive momentum !!

[@ShadowStyle369]

@@gwillis01 thanks will do. One day at a time and keeping active have been huge for me.

[@TheoneAnaMv]

Made it a day n a half n ugh went golfing with work budddies . Need to start over . I said to my self before I won’t and want to stop because I deserve better

[@timo2053]

So I did 3 days a lot of stress the last couple of days buckled today so annoyed

[@gwillis01]

Everyone is imperfect. Things will get easier day by day. Start again to improve yourself

[@Trixie-q6t]

I went completely sober for the month of January and felt so much better in every way; but then I had two cousins die in February and also my sister’s cat who I loved dearly. I turned to booze to help me cope. Then my aunt died after that and she was very close to me. All of that grief set me back into drinking every single day and I now feel out of control again. Also, my best friend got started drinking again after he also quit with me in January. It’s a real struggle. I don’t know how else to cope. Any suggestions? I’d love to get sober and stay sober but it’s so very hard with all the trauma I continue to suffer. I suffered a lot of emotional trauma growing up that I’ve never really gotten over and alcohol just became a way of life for me. I don’t know how else to manage what I’m feeling. I just want to be numb. 😢 Your channel has helped me a lot but I just can’t seem to stay off the booze and I hate it.

[@gwillis01]

It sounds like you need new ways to deal with your feelings. You could go to rehab or find your nearest AA meeting. Call your local United Way to see which charities could help you with your problems. Perhaps you could find a low cost counselor from a United Way agency.

[@Trixie-q6t]

@@gwillis01 thank you for those suggestions. I really appreciate it. You are right. Definitely need to deal with my feelings in a healthier way. 😊

[@gwillis01]

@@Trixie-q6t I'm always willing to give a message of encouragement.

[@MichelleKessinger]

Working hard at many changes. Over past few months I end up relapsing about every 2 weeks...so any tips on the possible reasoning behind this would be appreciated. Involved with Celebrate Recovery and church groups, AND health TOPS. These groups help with being around like minded people especially since the majority of people in my world drink and/or use. Thank you for continuing motivation.

[@gwillis01]

Have confidence in your ability to resist temptation. Watch the Jae video titled. "What are the five big enemies of my sobriety? "

[@CangVong-o4w]

2 months sober 🎉

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work. Congrats on your sobriety.

[@CangVong-o4w]

@@gwillis01 thank you!

[@mattjohn4731]

Blessings Jae. Grateful I can click here and never hear you cheerleading for Israel or Ukraine 😝 oops haha I fell off topic but Still on the wagon! 💪❤️🕊️⚖️☮️🌎

[@Imaboss42095]

32 days sober. idk how i managed to make it this far

[@WhoAteThePeach]

Day 4 here... (again)... Got to 3 weeks sober a while back. Then reverted back almost instantly for weeks. I feel like I'm learning more each time... Including that I cannot moderate. Anyway, I'm back again!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'd reckon that most of us learn lessons by constantly making mistakes LOL A mistake is only a mistake. we don't learn from it

[@WhoAteThePeach]

@@GettingSoberAgain thanks Jay …. Day 10 today!

[@deniseseibert1346]

Starting Day 1...again.

[@gwillis01]

We are all imperfect. Keep striving for sobriety.